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Business Breakfast – Christmas Celebrations & Wellbeing at Work
We’re inviting local businesses to join us for a relaxed, free Business Breakfast at the beautiful Spetchley Park Gardens on Thursday 13th November, 9.30-11.30 am. It’s a great chance to: Connect with other local business owners and professionals ☕ Enjoy coffee,...
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Business Breakfast – Christmas Celebrations & Wellbeing at Work
We’re inviting local businesses to join us for a relaxed, free Business Breakfast at the beautiful Spetchley Park Gardens on Thursday 13th November, 9.30-11.30 am. It’s a great chance to: Connect with other local business owners and professionals ☕ Enjoy coffee,...
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Severn Valley Railway wins UK Enterprise award
The Severn Valley Railway has been named as Leading Railway Enthusiast Site in the 2025 SME UK Enterprise Awards. Awards coordinator Laura O’Carroll said: ‘SME News prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are...
Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference
Stark statistics, shocking stories, and insights into policing methods were all part of the Evidence Based Policing Conference at the University of Worcester recently. The event, attended by students, staff, and representatives from a host of organisations, addressed...
Patron & Strategic News
Legal Experts from mfg Solicitors Named Again in Prestigious Legal 500
Specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have once again been named among the best in the country within the prestigious Legal 500. Experts from the Worcestershire firm are named in the 2024 edition of the elite legal list – with two departments retaining their...
High Sheriff Praises University Facilities and Contribution to City on Tour
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire said the University of Worcester brings a vibrancy to the City, putting it and the county on the map. Charles Moyle also praised the University of Worcester’s approach and facilities during a recent visit. “The University is a very...
Chamber News
Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
Coronavirus Additional Restrictions Grant
The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes or where additional funding is needed. This scheme is covered by 3 possible subsidy allowances: Small Amounts of Financial Assistance Allowance – you’re allowed up...
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How is the Coronavirus impacting the UK economy and what will recovery look like?
This is an ever-changing situation and the content here should be read as correct at the date of publication (29.04.20). Poppy Bramford, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Where are we now? The...
New 100% government Bounce Back Loan scheme for small businesses announced
A new 100% government backed loan scheme for small businesses has been announced. Businesses who have been affected by Coronavirus will be able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within days. They can apply for 25% of their turnover up to a...
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Makeover for Worcester streets as Chamber elephant among 66 stunning sculptures
Last week saw the beginning of St Richard’s Wild in Art trail, Worcester’s Big Parade which sees a perfectly sculptured parade of elephants, both big and small, situated through the streets and open spaces bringing together the community until Sunday 5 September.
Springfield Mind Launch New MoodMaster Course
MoodMaster is an upbeat approach to physical and emotional wellbeing. Are you depressed, anxious, irritable, angry? Do you have trouble sleeping, have difficulty concentrating, problems in controlling your emotions, or is life just losing its sparkle? MoodMaster can...
Chancellor’s spring budget must hit four key targets
The BCC has set out four goals the Chancellor must hit during his Spring Budget. Issues of childcare, energy costs, business rates and green funding must be solved to unlock firms’ growth potential. With recent BCC research showing more than 75% of companies...
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Chancellor’s spring budget must hit four key targets
The BCC has set out four goals the Chancellor must hit during his Spring Budget. Issues of childcare, energy costs, business rates and green funding must be solved to unlock firms’ growth potential. With recent BCC research showing more than 75% of companies...
Worcestershire News
Moving business forward in 2023
If you Google what’s new for business in 2023 you’ll see numerous consumer trend reports. Forbes state that we’ll see: Accelerated digital transformation Inflation and supply chain security Sustainability Immersive customer experience The talent...
Witley Jones Furniture celebrate 25th Anniversary
On Wednesday 23rd November Witley Jones Furniture celebrated 25 years in business. During this time, they have worked with schools across the UK in the design, manufacture, and installation of school furniture. From creating the first business plan in the dining room...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council commissions research to explore how people feel about local community
Within the Herefordshire Council’s County Plan, the community ambition of ‘strengthen communities to ensure that everyone lives well and safely together’ will be delivered in part through the Talk Community approach. This is a partnership approach that links...
Call for HR professionals in the Midlands
HR professionals across the Midlands are being encouraged to share their thoughts on how COVID-19 has affected long-term sick leave in their workplaces to help inform policy changes in the future. The Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) is seeking to interview...
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Boxes of HOPE for Christmas
Boxes of Hope: Help Feed Zimbabwean Children This Christmas – https://fth.org.uk/boxes-of-hope/welcome.php As Zimbabwe grapples with a severe food crisis, exacerbated by extended droughts and soaring temperatures, the nation’s most vulnerable people are facing...
University Expert to Give Insight into Emotional World of a Baby
A baby’s mental health and emotional wellbeing in the first three years is key to positive outcomes in later childhood and can even influence the adult they become, says a University of Worcester expert. Denisse Levermore, Course Leader for the Child & Adolescent...
Autumn Budget 2024 – Strategic Insights for Farmers Facing New Inheritance Tax Caps
The 2024 Autumn Budget raised employers’ national insurance, capital gains tax and stamp duty on second homes, but a key concern for farmers is the new cap on agricultural relief from inheritance tax (IHT). In what is a major blow for the farming community, Chancellor...
Race Against Dementia
A Midland entrepreneur is in pole position after teaming up with the dementia charity founded by his motor racing idol. David Ogden, CEO and Founder of The Key Safe Company, has joined forces with Race Against Dementia, the charity Sir Jackie Stewert set up after his...
Greener Options Joins the Chamber – Let’s Connect!
Joining the Chamber of Commerce last month has been a fantastic experience for our team at Greener Options. We’ve been to several events now, and the welcome has been nothing short of wonderful. We’ve met so many warm, helpful people, and it’s been inspiring to...
Farming families urged to seek expert advice following “disastrous” Budget for the industry
Worcestershire farmers are being urged to seek expert advice following “disastrous” Government changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Budget, which are feared will cripple family farms and stop them being handed down to the next generation. Chancellor Rachel...
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